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Fathers of the Catholic Church (Classic Reprint): A Brief Examination of the "Falling Away" Of the Church in the First Three Centuries - Couverture souple

Ellet Joseph Waggoner

 
9781332430994: Fathers of the Catholic Church (Classic Reprint): A Brief Examination of the "Falling Away" Of the Church in the First Three Centuries

Synopsis

Uncover the early church’s debates on baptism and church practices, and what they reveal about tradition.

In this examination, the author surveys how early Christian practices took shape in the first three centuries. It argues that some later customs grew from cultural influences rather than direct apostolic instruction, and it challenges readers to weigh tradition against the biblical record.

This edition presents a critical look at how baptism, Sabbath ideas, and other rites were understood and practiced in the early church, using historical sources to question long-held assumptions. It invites readers to consider how later Catholic and Protestant interpretations emerged from those first centuries.


  • Explains competing views of baptism, including immersion versus sprinkling, in early Christian writings.

  • Explores how early authorities and editors shaped practices and beliefs over time.

  • Considers how interpretation of scripture influenced the development of rites and calendars.



Ideal for readers of church history, biblical criticism, and those curious about how early Christian customs became tradition.

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